Convert MP2 to OGG

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MP2 vs OGG Format Comparison

Aspect MP2 (Source Format) OGG Vorbis (Target Format)
Format Overview
MP2
MPEG-1 Audio Layer II

MP2 is a legacy lossy audio format for digital broadcasting, offering simple sub-band coding and robust error resilience.

Lossy Legacy
Ogg Vorbis
Ogg Vorbis

Ogg Vorbis is a free, open-source lossy codec with efficient psychoacoustic modeling, providing good quality at moderate bitrates without patents.

Lossy Compressed
Technical Specifications
Sample Rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Bit Rates: 32–384 kbps
Channels: mono, stereo
Extensions: .mp2
Sample Rates: 8kHz–96kHz
Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR
Bit Rates: 45–320 kbps
Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel (≤6)
Extensions: .ogg, .oga
Advantages
  • Low complexity encoding/decoding
  • Robust error resistance for broadcasting
  • Small file sizes
  • No licensing fees or patents
  • Good audio quality at low bitrates
  • Built-in metadata tagging
  • Wide support in open-source players
Disadvantages
  • Outdated format with limited modern support
  • No VBR, fixed CBR only
  • Poor hardware compatibility
  • Variable browser support without libraries
  • Encoding/decoding more CPU-intensive than MP2
Compatibility
Good: DAB, MPEG streams, legacy systems

Limited: Modern media players

Poor: Mobile devices, streaming services
Excellent: VLC, Foobar2000, Most Linux distros

Good: Firefox, Chrome, Android devices

Limited: iTunes (requires plugin)
Common Uses
  • Digital radio broadcasting (DAB)
  • Professional audio transmission
  • Archival of broadcast material
  • Internet radio streaming
  • Podcast distribution
  • Game and multimedia audio
  • Open-source media projects

Why Convert MP2 to OGG?

Converting MP2 to OGG modernizes broadcast-grade audio into a patent-free, efficient lossy format suitable for streaming, web applications, and open-source distribution. OGG Vorbis offers better compression efficiency and audio quality at moderate bitrates compared to MP2, ensuring broader compatibility across software and platforms without licensing restrictions.